| Application for Citizenship by Registration |
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A Citizen of the British Commonwealth or Republic of Ireland who holds resident status in Trinidad and Tobago for a minimum of 5 years may apply to the Minister of National Security to be registered as a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago.
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An application form is obtained from the Ministry of National Security, no fee attached. |
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An application is submitted to the Ministry of National Security on the prescribed form 7, three (3) Original forms, and is subject to the approval of the Minister (MNS website).
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- Section7 (1) of the Citizenship Act Chapter 1: 50 |
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A Certificate of Citizenship (Form 9) is granted on approval of the application |
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Requirements: - |
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Section 7 (1) a
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Birth Certificate - Section 7(1) b, Section 7(1) c
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Marriage/Divorce Certificates (where applicable) - Section 7(2)
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Sworn Declarations/Affidavits (where applicable) - and Section 13 (A) of the Citizenship Act Chapter 1: 50
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Police Certificate of Character from country of residence and /or home country
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Medical Forms 40 and 40A
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Proof of Legal Entry into Trinidad and Tobago
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Proof of Resident Status
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Adequate Knowledge of the English Language and duties of a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago
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Take the Oath of Allegiance of Trinidad and Tobago
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Fees:
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Non-Refundable Application fee: $100.00TT
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Certificate fee: $ 840.00TT
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Citizenship can be lost if such a citizen acquires the citizenship of another country by voluntary act other than marriage
- Section 11 (1) of the Citizenship Act Chapter 1:50
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